OSHA Inspection: TYSON FOODS, INC.

Issued

Jul 1, 2010

Abate by

Aug 3, 2010

Penalty

Initial $7,000 · Current $7,000

General-duty citation text

29 CFR 5(a)(1):  of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970:
The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which
were free from
recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious
physical harm to
employees in that employees are exposed to amputation hazards.
On the Kill Floor of the facility located at 1631 C Ave Dakota City, NE
68731
- The
employer is failing to ensure employees do not enter the area on the
backside, "blind side,"
of the carcass while the split saw is in operation.  This violation was
most recently observed
on the Kill Floor, where employees were entering the blind side area while
the split saw was
being operated to cut the carcass in half.  Employees on the blind side
are exposed to being
struck, and lacerated by the split saw as it moved through the carcass.
One or more feasible methods of abatement include...
1)Ensure employees are adequately trained on split saw operation,  hazards
of
the blind side, and the policy to limit access to the blind side area.
2)Develop, implement and train employees on the company discipline policy
outlining the rules forbidding employee entry into the blind side.
Abatement certification and abatement documentation is required for this
violation.  The
documentation should include written verification of abatement, applicable
measurements
or
monitoring results, and photographs or videos which you believe will be
helpful.  The
abatement certification sheet is enclosed with the citations.ion